A to Z list of common illnesses and conditions | NHS inform
Find information on common illnesses and conditions, including symptoms, causes, and treatments.
Illnesses and conditions - NHS inform
Find an illness or condition by name Blood and lymph Information on conditions affecting blood and lymph, including deep vein thrombosis, non Hodgkin lymphoma and types of leukaemia.
A to Z of symptoms - NHS inform
A to Z list of symptoms, including their causes and treatments.
Cardiovascular disease - NHS inform
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a general term that includes diseases that affect the heart and blood vessels. This includes stroke and conditions that affect the heart. For example, heart attack, heart failure or heart rhythm problems. Find out what to do in a heart emergency
Obesity - NHS inform
2024年11月25日 · People with very large waists – generally, 94cm (37in) or more in men and 80cm (about 31.5in) or more in women – are more likely to develop obesity-related health problems. Your GP may also take your ethnicity into account because it can affect your risk of developing certain conditions.
Eatwell Guide - Food and nutrition - NHS inform
2024年7月12日 · Dairy and dairy alternatives (for example – soya and nut milks) are a good source of protein, vitamins and calcium — essential for strong teeth and bones. When buying dairy alternatives, go for unsweetened, calcium-fortified versions.
High blood pressure (hypertension) - NHS inform
2024年9月3日 · But, if blood pressure is higher than recommended over time it increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases like stroke or heart attack. High blood pressure (or hypertension) is usually diagnosed if your blood pressure is regularly above 140/90 mmHg.
Antibiotics - NHS inform
2024年5月31日 · are more vulnerable to infection, for example, you’re over 75 or have a weakened immune system; have a wound like an animal bite that has a high chance of becoming infected; have a medical condition that makes you more vulnerable to infection; you have a recurring infections like cellulitis or a urinary tract infection (UTI)
Emotional effects of an illness or condition - NHS inform
2024年5月6日 · Information on the emotional effects of an illness or condition, including anger, worry or resentment.
Brain, nerves and spinal cord - NHS inform
Illnesses, conditions and disorders of the brains, nerves and central nervous system